Trevor Skarphol
June 30, 1981 ~ May 25, 2012
Trevor James Skarphol, 30, of Fargo, ND passed away on Friday, May 25, 2012 due to injuries sustained in a construction accident at a West Fargo school.
Trevor James Skarphol was born at Tioga Medical Center in Tioga, ND on June 30, 1981, the son of Jay and Jeanne (Melby) Skarphol. He attended school in Tioga, graduating in 1999. While in school Trevor participated in football, band and played American Legion baseball. Trevor continued his education at NDSCS in Wahpeton and earned a degree in Electrical Technology and later earning his Journeyman electrician’s license. He worked for Red River Electric, Contemporary Electric and was employed by Scott’s Electric at the time of his passing.
As a young boy Trevor enjoyed helping Grampa Howard with carpentry projects and helping his dad and Grampa Jake on the farm north of McGregor, ND. Trevor loved life, and also enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, snowmobiling and spending time with friends.
Trevor married the love of his life, Angela Miller, on September 7, 2007, and was a devoted husband, loving, son, brother, and father to Jaxon Wayne and Bo Jacob.
Trevor is survived by his wife, Angela; sons, Jaxon and Bo; parents, Jay and Jeanne (Melby) Skarphol of Fargo, ND; sister, Tennille (Steve) Fischer and their sons Ryland and Drew of Fargo, ND; brother, Tyler Skarphol of Tioga, ND; maternal grandmother, Betty Melby of Minot, ND; father- and mother-in-law, Wayne and Lori (Steffens) Miller of Fairmount, ND; brother-in-law, Travis (Jody) Miller of Brainerd, MN; sister-in-law, Cassie (Jim) Miller and her daughter, Kiley of Fargo, ND; grandparents, Delmer “Stuffy” (Leola) Steffens of Fairmount, ND; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Trevor was preceded in death by his infant brother, Travis Jay; maternal grandfather, Howard Melby; paternal grandparents, Jacob T and Edna M. Skarphol.
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We heard just today of your loss of Trevor. Bree especially remembered him from our days in Tioga. I remember him as the cutest little boy with a grin on his face. We are so sorry. Blessed be your memories.
Tioga ND
We were very sorry to hear of your tragic loss.Know that you have been in our thoughts and prayers.Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Dan and Mary Ann Joyce
Fargo ND
I am so very sorry for your loss. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you today. I’m so sorry.
Bismarck Jay, Jeannie and Family,
We are so sorry for your tragic loss. It is extremely difficult to have the proper words to express our heartfelt sympathy. It is always such a shame to have such a young life snuffed away like that, they have so much more life to live and so much to live for. We know there are many memories of Trevor you have etched in your heart that can never be taken away. As you think back on all the good times you shared together, we pray those memories will bring you the peace and comfort you need to get through this difficult time. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Nyla & Terry
Angela and family:
We were so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Alexandria MN
Angela and Boys,
We are so very sorry for your lose… I could not even begin to understand what you are going through! We are very sorry we can not make it due to Quentin is graduating tonight. But our thoughts and heart go out to you guys.
Aberdeen SDAngie we are so sorry to hear about Trevor. Please know we are thinking of you and the boys.
Dan & Karen
Jay, Jeannie, and family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most terrible time. There can be no greater loss in life than that of a child, no matter what their age or the circumstances. I can’t begin to imagine your heartache. I only can offer these few words of comfort.
Eliott reminded me of all the Legion baseball games and Pirate football games that were played and the fun they had those years. He played both with Trevor despite being younger and remembers him fondly.
It is thoughts such as these that will keep his memory alive for ever.
Tioga ND
Jay, Jeanne and Families
We are so sad to learn of your loss. Our
deepest sympathy to all of you. Hold close the precious memories.
Love and prayers
Williston ND
Jay, Jeanne, and family:
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tioga ND
Jay, Jeanne, & Trevor’s entire family – we are heart sick for all of you. There are no words to express the sympathy we feel for you. I will always remember Trevor as a quiet, good natured student who was a pleasure to have in class. He was a wonderful person. Our prayers are with you as you go through this impossibly difficult time.
Nancy & Floyd
Minot ND
My deepest condolences to Trevor’s family. I grew up north of McGregor with Trevor’s father Jay, his aunts Betty and Carol, and his grandparents Jake and Edna Skarphol as family friends. I watched my own niece and nephews in their activities at Tioga High School. Trevor was in baseball with the Tioga Legion team and I really enjoyed the games I watched with Jay doing the announcing. May God give you hope and help you in the time ahead. From an old McGregor friend, Ila Lovdahl, Minot, ND
Tioga North Dakota
Dear Loved Ones of Trevor,
What can we say that hasn’t already been said or written? All we can do is mourn with you on your great loss.
Trevor was such a sweetheart and my boys said he was like their brother..In fact, I think they called each other brother!!!
Sometimes things are easier to bear when you know friends care and we do so much.
Losing a son is so very hard to bear and we know after losing Brian to Alzheimers.
May the love of family and friends bring you peace and comfort and the saying is “God only takes the best”..
Hoping our deepest sympathy bring you comfort in some small way.
Your neighbors and friends,
Gail De Moe and family
Fargo North Dakota
Skarphol Family,
We got to know Trevor through Cub Scout Pack 276 at Bennett Elementary, our son was in the same Pack as his son, Jaxon. Trevor was always a dedicated father and was always there to give Jaxon and the other Wolf Cubs a helping hand. Trevor will be missed by many, may Jaxon and his family find comfort in the many memories they have.
Sincerely,
Jane and Robert Holtz
Dear Angela, boys and family,
My sincerest sympthies to you and your family on the loss of Trevor! I had the honor of coordinating Trevor and Angie’s wedding at Living Waters Lutheran church. I will never forget their beautiful day, and the wonderful family and friends I got to meet because they fell in love! Now Trevor will watch over you from heaven until you are together again. God Bless You!
Tioga North Dakota
To Jay And The Entire Skarphol Family, Trish and I cannot express how deeply sorry we are for your loss. Please know that our thoughts and our prayers are for you all during this time.
Tioga, ND
ND
Jay, Jeannie, and family,
I am so sorry for you loss. I always enjoyed knowing Trevor, he was a very nice, gentle young man. I am sure he was an excellent husband and father also. I can’t even imagine your pain and sorrow right now. You are all in my prayers. Linda
Tioga ND
Our heartfelt sympathy goes to Trevor’s family. I will always remember Trevor’s sense of humor and his never-fading grin. God has a great man with him now.
God bless “Turbo’s” memory and his family.
Ryan & Jamie Eraas
Fargo, ND
To all the Skarphol family
Words can not begin to explain how saddened we are for you having to lose your loved one, Trevor. No one will ever know the answer to this terrible tragedy and what GODs plan is, but like you said, Jay, Life is a Gift, and Trevor was a wonderful gift to you all.
Our sympathy and prayers go out to you…God Bless your whole family
Bill and Marge Geatz
My heart breaks for all of Trev’s family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all of us! There are no words to express how I feel right now for you all just know that you have been and will be in my thoughts and prayers. Trevor and I had some pretty amazing times together and I hold those memories dear to my heart forever.
God Bless
Love you,
Dallas K Fischer
Minot ND
Our sympathy to you all. Seems to soon after Grandpa Howard’s death. But now you know that they are both together in heaven. Thinking of you Love Glen and Barbara Spooner
Belle Plaine MN
No words can express the sadness we feel for your family. I will never forget all the gatherings our families shared and although Trevor didn’t say too much, he always had a smile on his face. Trevor was always around the baseball field during our Legion days helping out. Cherish the memories and lean on your friends and family during this difficult time. God bless you all.
Redfield SDAngie, my deepest sympathies go out to you and your family during this difficult time. I am so sorry for the pain you are going through and just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers! Please don’t hesitate to call on old friends from school if you should ever need anything at all. 🙂 Would love a road trip to see you and meet your boys!!! Please know I am thinking of you! I did not get to meet Trevor, but if he was anything like you, he must have been a great man as you are a wonderful person and life of the party! Take care!
Lori
Tioga ND
There are no words of comfort or understanding we can provide at this time to lessen your loss. Please know each and everyone of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Trevor is remembered for the outstanding young man he was and his spirit will live on with his wonderful children.
St. Stephen MN
Angela, Jaxon, Bo, Travis, Wayne, Lori, and Family,
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. We will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this tough time!
Bismarck ND
I am so sorry to hear about Trevor. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
West Fargo We got to know Trevor through our lake family. He was a quiet man who said little but when he did it was worth listening to. We soent many nights circled around a campfire swapping stories and laughing a lot. Trevor was a great dad and a great friend, The world was a better place with him in it. We will miss him deeply. R.I.P my friend. May the beverages always be cold, the lake always calm, and the sun always shining.
Minot ND
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Kim Herfindahl
Moorhead MN
From the gang at Red River Electric:
We are so sorry for your loss. Our industry lost a good electictian and a great man.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
–Clark Bernard
Casselton ND
What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.
I am so very sorry for your loss sending prayers,love and hugs!
Paul & Amy Poitra
Casa Grande AZ
The world was a brighter place because of Trevor with his little grin, one that he had since he was little. It always made us smile. We are really lucky to have have known him. While no words can adequately convey our sorrow and sadness for the loss of Trevor, we hope you all find some help in all the happy memories he has given you and for all the support from your family and friends. You all are in our hearts and prayers.
Virg and Jo.
Tioga ND
We are so sorry to hear about Trevor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. With Sincere Sympathy. Dallas & Valarie Lalim
Tioga ND
Dear Angie, Jaxon, Bo, Jay, Jeanne, Tennille, Tyler and families, Our hearts are breaking for you at this sad time. We can only imagine how difficult this is. He was such a wonderful person, everyone who knew him loved him and will miss him terribly. He was a great Husband, Dad, Son, Brother, Uncle, relative, and friend to all. You raised a great son. Always remember that. In Deepest Sympathy, the Raan family, Gary, Linda Faye, Chad, Jareb, Nate and families